Fall Alaska Cruise Lens Questions
Sep 25, 2018 13:06:12 #
bbrowner wrote:
You gotta use what you have. br br I just made th... (show quote)
I agree Barry, I have to use what I already have. Being a widow on fixed income paying for the cruise and flight leaves no dollars to purchase another lens with. I too just shoot for my own enjoyment.
Suzanne
Sep 25, 2018 13:11:44 #
Your photo is beautiful. Having live on the Oregon Coast for more than 30 years before moving to Florida, I agree the area from Seattle south to Monterey Bay is beautiful.
Suzanne
Suzanne
Sep 25, 2018 13:14:51 #
speters wrote:
Those are your own lenses, you know exactly what you get out of each one, so how can someone else make that decision for you?
Because I have never been to Alaska or on a cruise ship before, so I don't know what to expect. I know UHH members will provide me with a lot of helpful information on both aspects of my trip.
Suzanne
Sep 25, 2018 16:09:28 #
I just returned from Alaska doing both land tours and a cruise. I carried my Canon T5i and both a 18 - 250 and 100 - 400 Sigma lens. Also I carried a lightweight monopod. I was glad I had all of these items. We took a side trip whale watching and also one for eagles while in port and really needed to monopod to help with steadying those shots of the whales.
In Ketchikan we found an awesome private tour that took us out to where 100’s of eagles fly which got me some of the best and closest shots I could ever hope for. No matter what you carry - Alaska’s scenery is awesome most everywhere you go. Good luck.
In Ketchikan we found an awesome private tour that took us out to where 100’s of eagles fly which got me some of the best and closest shots I could ever hope for. No matter what you carry - Alaska’s scenery is awesome most everywhere you go. Good luck.
Sep 25, 2018 16:59:15 #
You're right about Alaska! My first trip there and I may have taken the same tour boat. Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles. The Guard Island lighthouse excursion. It was on this excursion that I wish I had my 50-500 Sigma and monopod. But it was just too much for me to pack along with everything else we needed for our month long trip. I could have used that extra 100-200mm. LOL. I did do alot of pre-planned equipment investigation like you're doing Suzanne and it was worth it. Sorting through over 5000 pix now. So, you make your choices and go out and have a good time. This was an anniversary trip for my wife and I. So I didn't want to turn it into a photography ONLY trip.
Sep 25, 2018 22:06:05 #
We may be on the same cruise, leaving Sept 4th from Vancouver. I will bring a 24-240, 18-35 and 150-600 lens. Maybe i'll see a lady with a Canon T51 on deck....
Have a good trip.
Have a good trip.
Sep 25, 2018 22:34:20 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
My recommendation would be to take 2 lenses with you. A fast normal prime like a 35mm f1.4, then pick up a Tamron 18-400 if it is available for your camera. Both of them are light and compact.
Sep 27, 2018 09:33:42 #
Sonyphil wrote:
We may be on the same cruise, leaving Sept 4th from Vancouver. I will bring a 24-240, 18-35 and 150-600 lens. Maybe i'll see a lady with a Canon T51 on deck....
Have a good trip.
Have a good trip.
Sorry, we will be on different cruises. Mine leaves Seattle on Sept. 15th. Otherwise would have enjoyed meeting you.
Suzanne
Feb 12, 2019 16:12:36 #
Alaska Cruise update.
I purchased the Tamron 18-400mm lens. It is made for my Canon t5i aps c camera and gives me a wide zoom range. I will leave the Canon 100-400 at home but still plan to take the ultra wide 11-16 lens. Any help with settings to get best glacier photos would be appreciated. I have no idea on how to shoot snow and ice as I live in Florida.
Thank you all your help is wonderful.
Suzanne
I purchased the Tamron 18-400mm lens. It is made for my Canon t5i aps c camera and gives me a wide zoom range. I will leave the Canon 100-400 at home but still plan to take the ultra wide 11-16 lens. Any help with settings to get best glacier photos would be appreciated. I have no idea on how to shoot snow and ice as I live in Florida.
Thank you all your help is wonderful.
Suzanne
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